The trick to sewing canvass is SHARP NEEDLES. In a message dated 2/1/2010 11:09:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Actually I did think about making my own. First mate got an expensive sewing machine from yours truly so it should be able to sew the heavy material. But it might not be worth it if a pre made cover can be had for under $100. --- In [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) , "Ralph Ahseln" <rahs...@...> wrote: > > Doug, > > Did you use "Main Sail cover" as your Ebay search word ? > Re-phrase your the search word.. Try just.... "Sail cover" > There are several under $100.. (don't pass up the ones from Britain lower in the frame) > > Also, It's not much of a task to SEW your own... You, or a friend, can sew one using a simple home machine. I've done most of the canvas on my boat with a little Singer portable. > Sunbrella canvas prices are varied but the best deals are found on Ebay too. > > > If you think about Sewing your own, I can give you some directions and advice.. > > UW > Ralph Ahseln > "Oblio" > Lying Portland OR > > > From: Doug > Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 7:22 PM > To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > Subject: [IC27A] Re: Mainsail cover options? > > > > Good price- do you have seller info? I did a search but the least expensive was 159.00 > > --- In [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) , Jeremy Harvey <jharvey1215@> wrote: > > > > I just got a new cover and jib bag for 89.00 on ebay, i would try that if i were you. > > > > Jeremy > > 78 cat 27 hull 3811 > > bay area CA > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
